NYT Dictionary

MANILA

/mɐˈni.lɐ/
AdjectiveNounma-NILAma-nila · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Made of manila paper or material like it.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Manila.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

manillacottonfibernylonpaperthreadwool

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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